Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 Introduction and contents02 00 Technical data and maintenance03 10 Engine – T. Spark 16V04 10 Engine – 3.0 V605 18 Clutch06 21 Gearbox07 27 Front axle08 33 Brakes09 41 Steering10 44 Suspension and wheels11 Variants – 2.0 V6 Turbo (GTV and Spider)12 Variants – 3.0 V6 24V13 Variants – Euro 3 models14 50 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning15 70 Bodywork16 Variants – heating and air conditioning (2.0 V6 Turbo and 3.0 V6 24V)17 55 Electric system18 Electric system diagnosis – 1995-96 cars (incl. V6 Turbo and 24V)19 Electric system diagnosis – from May '97 cars20 Electric system diagnosis – '98 to 2000 cars21 Right-hand drive variants
Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)10 · 44 Suspension and wheels
10 · Steering & suspension

Checks and inspections (page 2 of 2)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Front suspension
44 Suspension and wheelsChecks and inspections · page 2 of 2
  1. Slacken the bolt fastening the ball pin connecting the wishbone to the wheel upright.
Diagram showing removal of wishbone ball joint with torque specification 67 ÷ 74 Nm, 6.8 ÷ 7.5 Kgm

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 Kgm

  1. Working from under the car, slacken the four screws fastening each of the front crossmember reinforcement struts.
  2. Remove the reinforcement struts.
  3. Slacken the screws fastening the steering box to the crossmember.
Diagram showing removal of rear engine mount with torque specification 43 ÷ 47 Nm, 4.4 ÷ 4.8 Kgm

43 ÷ 47 Nm
4.4 ÷ 4.8 Kgm

  1. Slacken the three fastening screws.
  2. Remove the rear engine mount.
Diagram showing removal of rear engine mount with torque specifications 102 ÷ 126 Nm, 10.4 ÷ 12.8 Kgm and 75 ÷ 92 Nm, 7.6 ÷ 9.3 Kgm

102 ÷ 126 Nm
10.4 ÷ 12.8 Kgm

75 ÷ 92 Nm
7.6 ÷ 9.3 kgm

– Install tool 1.860.978.000 on a hydraulic jack.

  1. Fasten the tool to the centre of the crossmember
  2. Slacken the nuts fastening the crossmember to the gearbox controls support.
  3. Slacken the screws fastening the crossmember to the body.
Diagram showing installation of tool 1.860.978.000 on hydraulic jack with torque specifications 92 ÷ 113 Nm, 9.4 ÷ 11.5 Kgm and 43 ÷ 47 Nm, 4.4 ÷ 4.8 Kgm

92 ÷ 113 Nm
9.4 ÷ 11.5 kgm

43 ÷ 47 Nm
4.4 ÷ 4.8 Kgm

  1. Slacken on each side the crossmember upper fastening screw.
  2. Slowly lower the hydraulic jack and remove the crossmember complete with wishbones and stabilizer bar.
Diagram showing removal of crossmember with torque specification 92 ÷ 113 Nm, 9.4 ÷ 11.5 Kgm

92 ÷ 113 Nm
9.4 ÷ 11.5 Kgm

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider

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